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Death toll tops 160 in flood-hit Europe

Several power plants operated by German electricity producer RWE have been hit by severe floods worth millions, according to the company, the news agency further reported…reports Asian Lite News. The death toll

July 19, 2021

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Torrential rains clobber Mumbai, paralyse traffic, trains

Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray, who is Mumbai Suburban Guardian Minister, said the situation is being closely monitored…reports Asian Lite News. Massive rains pounded Mumbai — in many places measuring over 20 cms

July 18, 2021

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UK to decarbonise domestic transport by 2050

Cleaner transport will create and support highly skilled jobs, with the production of zero emission road vehicles alone having the potential to support tens of thousands of jobs worth up to 9.7

July 15, 2021

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UK all set to host COP26 summit in November

The COP26 President Alok Sharma said: “The COP26 summit in Glasgow is our best hope of safeguarding the planet for everyone, building a brighter future and keeping the 1.5C target alive.”…reports Asian

July 8, 2021

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Pakistan warned of famine-like situation due to water scarcity

As per the report, water scarcity in the country has set alarm bells ringing after rivers have dried up due to low rainfall….reports Asian Lite News Experts have warned that famine-like situation

July 5, 2021

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Spirit of competition turns barren Pune village green

Taking note of villagers’ objection to the participation of rural women in community outreach initiatives, especially the need to undergo training in a different district, Sunanda took the lead to convince them…reports

July 5, 2021

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EU climate law enters into force

The climate law, adopted by the EU member states on Monday, makes the bloc’s ambitious target of becoming climate neutral by 2050 legally binding…reports Asian Lite News. The European Union’s (EU) landmark

July 1, 2021

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Drought is next in line after Covid-19

A common scientific theory opines that changing rainfall patterns as a result of climate breakdown is a key driver of drought, but the report also identifies the inefficient use of water resources

June 29, 2021

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Himachal advocates cultivation of medicinal plants

As many as 318 farmers have been provided a financial assistance of Rs 99.68 lakh for the cultivation of medicinal plants from January 2018…reports Asian Lite News. With the surge in demand

June 29, 2021

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‘India can be global leader in green buildings’

India is currently placed third after China and Canada in terms of green buildings…reports Asian Lite News As climate concerns take centre stage globally amid the pandemic, the National Real Estate Development

June 25, 2021

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